Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver LGAGOVA608A, 'Establish an annual budget that supports council's management and operational plans'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Establish an annual budget that supports council's management and operational plans' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Develop council's financial plans | 1.1 The achievement of council's goals and objectives are supported by financial plans that meet the requirements of strategic or operational plans, ensure effective operation of council and reflect council's priorities and revenue policies. 1.2 Key financial performance indicators and cost elements are identified and quantified to eliminate or reduce wastage. 1.3 Cost-benefit analyses are prepared for major cost items. |
2 Negotiate budgets with divisions and work groups | 2.1 Budget items are prioritised with department heads in line with council's strategic and operational plans. 2.2 Subgroup budgets are consolidated into a divisional budget in line with divisional priorities. 2.3 Budget is negotiated with council based on cost/ benefit to the council and council requirements. |
3 Allocate, approve and show accountability for expenditure | 3.1 Financial resources are allocated as agreed in the operational plan. 3.2 Expenditure management meets the financial accountability requirements of council. 3.3 Expenditure is kept within budget and any potential overruns are identified and budget is renegotiated accordingly. 3.4 Expenditure is authorised within financial authority limits established by council. |
4 Justify proposals for expenditure to council | 4.1 Estimates of costs and benefits are supported by valid, relevant information and include alternative courses of action. 4.2 The net benefits over time likely to be achieved from the expenditure are clearly indicated in recommendations, and future variation in levels of activity is taken into account. 4.3 Presentation is clear, concise and in an appropriate format. 4.4 Where challenges to the proposal are made, further explanation is given to promote acceptance. |
5 Monitor and revise priorities for financial resource allocation | 5.1 Financial allocation is continually monitored against council objectives and priorities, ensuring optimum service delivery. 5.2 Reallocation of resources is undertaken in a consultative manner, giving details of rationale for reallocation. 5.3 Unspent resources are consolidated across council's activities for reallocation if and as required. 5.4 Currently accepted and proven financial management principles are applied at all levels of financial transactions. |
6 Seek out alternative or additional financial opportunities | 6.1 Effective and comprehensive methods for discovering alternative or additional sources of funding are employed. 6.2 Further sources of funding are identified and evaluated against current funding sources and selected where they better meet requirements of council plans, strategies and ventures. |